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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Getting started | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: My name is Joe and I've always wanted to be an actor since I was a kid. Although my parents have ... A: How lucky you are to have the luxury of planning your move into professional acting without that ... | |
| Question | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: My name is Ashley i'm 14 years old and starting high school in September. I would love to become an ... A: I'm going to be boring and say that you are a couple of steps away from getting professional acting ... | |
| acting at age 13 | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: my name is Ava and i am 13. i live in Toronto, Ontario with my parents and i was wondering where is ... A: Every time your age comes up, it's a problem, I know, but your age is a problem. If you look at film ... | |
| hi | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: hi im looking for a career in performing im a free runner and i do parkour and i was just wondering ... A: If you are looking to be a stunt performer specialising in parkour, you'll have to join one of the ... | |
| Acting Job | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: so im 17 years old and would really want to take a shot at acting. I am good at acting, i passed all ... A: It might be of some comfort to hear that I have been just as shy throughout my career. There are, ... | |
| хочу работать в disney channel | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: здравствуйте,меня зовут,Екатерина,мне 16 лет,я хочу ... A: Дисней нанимает ... | |
| How to start | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old guy from Montreal and I would like to act. I have never done any acting and ... A: If you want to act, your best plan is to find an amateur group, or some beginner classes, like those ... | |
| acting for children | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I cannot get information anywhere on what my 9 year old should do to start getting into the ... A: My apologies for having taken solong to reply -- I am working at Theatre New Brunswick in ... | |
| Laryngitis | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: What happens if a person appearing in a Broadway Musical and is the lead actor comes down with ... A: Every Broadway musical has understudies for the major roles, and someone who can cover for almost ... | |
| Hi I need help | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a question about being an acting Instructor. What is the job security in this career? and How ... A: Acting instructors work in their own studios, in camps of various sorts, and in Continuing ... | |
| Classes, Courses & Schools | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I live in Niagara Falls and I want to take courses or classes to further better myself in acting. I ... A: I'm afraid that the industry really doesn't look at the classes you've taken to see if they are ... | |
| Managers vs Agents | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 girls that have done some modelling, Fashion shows, Hair shows, and have gone to IMTA with ... A: I'm afraid I have to rain on your parade and say that there is no advantage in your girls going to ... | |
| Too old to start? | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 36 year old man and I've always had an interest in acting. It doesn't have to do with getting ... A: As far as relocating goes, I suggest reading as much of Bonnie Gillespie as you can find. Here's a ... | |
| Too old to start? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 36 year old man and I've always had an interest in acting. It doesn't have to do with getting ... A: Thirty-six is not too old to start, but I should advise against it. Even a wildly successful actor ... | |
| Vocal Problems | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: 1. I have a bad habit of sing with a covered voice sometimes - how do I sing through the mask of my ... A: Let me start by saying that you are way ahead of most singers by being able to analyse your voice in ... | |
| Shooting Porn | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey, Peter! I'm interested in writing a concept for a TV show about the people who work behind the ... A: Send a treatment to anybody in the business, and they'll send it straight back unopened, because ... | |
| singing and acting | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: will this cost me money and is this an agentcies and will i be payed for this A: Being an actor does cost money -- there is training, then photographs and publicity. An agent is ... | |
| teenagers who ventures in the field of performing arts, | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Good Day Mr. Peter Messaline, the one that i've sent, it's a lists of questions for an interview, it ... A: I'm very sorry, but although this is not 'wholly' a homework question the answers would have to be ... | |
| hi | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: modelling and acting have become my dreams since i was like 10 or 9. it kinda started when my friend ... A: Anything could happen. You could get a good agent who was willing to push you in LA, and he could ... | |
| hi | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: modelling and acting have become my dreams since i was like 10 or 9. it kinda started when my friend ... A: I am going to disappoint you with boring adult commonsense. You were lucky not to be captured by ... | |
| Two careers. | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I saw one of your answers about the salary for a violinist. You briefly talked about being a ... A: Sorry this was delayed. I think you have chosen two of the most difficult careers to combine: Very ... | |
| Starting a Career; Salaries | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a twenty-two year-old university student majoring in finance in Montreal, QC, Canada. I am a ... A: Here's a version with shorter lines. If your browser is playing up, you should be able to reduce ... | |
| What do I do?? | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I really want to get into a major film like twilight or some other big thing. But one problemIm 12 ... A: You have the dream of being in a major film, and you should hold on to your dreams. Now build the ... | |
| Starting a Career; Salaries | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a twenty-two year-old university student majoring in finance in Montreal, QC, Canada. I am a ... A: Lots of problems you're trying to solve. Before I go into the paragraphs, I want you to step back ... | |
| HELP | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a young 15 year old girl fro a small town in Texas and my dream is to be an actress ,but no one ... A: I think you should spend some time reading about the ways people can succeed as actors. Go to your ... | |
| famous | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I want to be a actress with my own show on Disney Channel . (Or guest star).And I already have an ... A: It's good to have dreams, and necessary if you are aiming at artistic success. But it's necessary to ... | |
| Performer career | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I am Steffi Michael from India. I write songs and compose music. I am doing it from 8th std and now ... A: You have a useful school history, and your skills are impressive, but you are a long way from being ... | |
| Acting classes in Ottawa, Canada | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I've read a lot of the answers and advice you've provided to others, so I apologize if this question ... A: You are very flattering in your knowledge of our work. Don't be worried about asking the same ... | |
| Please read and reply. Thank You! | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: this is Greata Dreyzina. I'm interested in the entertainment business, looking to get booked. If you ... A: I don't agent, and I wouldn't be any good getting you work from this far away. I can't think what ... | |
| Please read and reply. Thank You! | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: this is Greata Dreyzina. I'm interested in the entertainment business, looking to get booked. If you ... A: I was surprised to see how much is going on in Nashville! Your rsum really needs some more ... | |
| chances of making it big | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: So please answer all the questions I have stated thank you for your time. - melika 15 year old girl ... A: for your questions and for giving me some information about yourself. I think you know what I am ... | |
| Acting | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey, My name is Haley, I'm 13 and have always dreamed to be an actress, I was wondering If you would ... A: Singing and dancing never hurt! BUT Acting professionally has not a lot to do with loving to act. ... | |
| Getting noticed. | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I think I could be a great stunt man even though I am only 15. I am a gymnast/free runner who is not ... A: I don't know where you live, but if you Google 'stunt class' or 'stage combat', and your nearest ... | |
| Scams, agents and reaching for stars. | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble getting started. I have been to many agencies who claim to be legitament but it ... A: You're reading the wrong books if they say you can get an agent easily. Every time a legitimate ... | |
| Question | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am almost 18 years old, and am wanting to become an actress. The problem is that I have not a lot ... A: Anything is possible in the performing business, but you have to look at the odds. If you are in a ... | |
| Becoming an actor? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey all,I want ot ask you some questions and I really hope you will answer me..I dont live in USA ... A: You have respected academies in Bulgaria that teach theatre and film; I suggest you search for their ... | |
| TV commercial model | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I would like to find out how TV commercial models are paid. Is there usually a royalty per run of ... A: If the performer is not a union member, the contract is normally a lump sum, which covers any future ... | |
| Re: Careers in film etc. | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a film school student in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I am wondering if I can get steady work in ... A: fellow Torontonian. 'Steady work' and 'film industry' don't sit well in the same sentence, ... | |
| I'm not sure | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Pls don't mind my e-mail that's a nick-name my parents gave to me Back to my message I want to ... A: You can only be represented by one talent agency normally, but you can sign up with more than one ... | |
| american actors working in canada | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in Washington state, and am trying to pursue an acting career. I'm sending my head shots ... A: Vancouver is not exactly boiling with activity now, but the main problem you would have in ... | |
| Too old to start an acting career? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My name is Julian and I've always had an interest in pursuing an acting career. I got the acting ... A: What an interesting story. Truly, the life unexamined is not worth living. I think you are confusing ... | |
| acting/modeling | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old male; I weigh 168, stand 6'0, have a 40 inch chest and a 32 waist. I'm in ... A: It's true that there's nothing so tragic as a dream untried, that will always eat at you because the ... | |
| acting/modeling | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old male; I weigh 168, stand 6'0, have a 40 inch chest and a 32 waist. I'm in ... A: New York is of course the worst possible place to start an acting or modelling career. There are ... | |
| Americanization | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed from watching US television that our American cousins use the flat or long A sound ... A: I believe the long "a" comes from basing your Enlish on radio and TV readers and presenters. If you ... | |
| Acting | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Ever since I was around 11 years old, I have always had an interest in acting. I am 45 right now and ... A: Fulltime courses are expensive and are in general unlikely to take a mature student. A class of ... | |
| Acting | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Ever since I was around 11 years old, I have always had an interest in acting. I am 45 right now and ... A: Congratulations on being flexible enough to think of a career change again! 45 is not the end of the ... | |
| Modeling at my Healthy Weight? | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently applied for Canada's next top model. I'm 21 years old and am hoping to get into fashion ... A: You should research the realities near where you are living, but here is some general advice from ... | |
| jobs to support yourself while waiting.... | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a union actress, in the NYC area. I have so much free time on myt hands, I am so bored. I ... A: Most actors get dead-end jobs they can toss aside if work comes along. Some few manage to find a job ... | |
| help... | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: me and my friend maya really want to be a actress but we cant find how and we are deaf is it easy ... A: I have some problems with answering this, because I don't know how old you are, whether you are ... | |
| Submitting to Agents | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: my name is Alex and I'm 15. My parents and I are looking at getting me an agent and I just have few ... A: I am delighted that your parents are working with you on this, and I'm glad to see you've started to ... | |
| please write back this has always been my dream. | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: I'm really sorry to tell you that very many people want to be in the Disney shows and only a ... A: If they did. IfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIf IfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIfIf ... | |
| please write back this has always been my dream. | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: A: I'm really sorry to tell you that very many people want to be in the Disney shows and only a very ... | |
| questions | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I m directing some short movies as the following I record a video scenes then I put the suitable ... A: You are every independent film and video maker's dream! Your interest in the content and expertise ... | |
| Becoming a Performer! | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I've read a lot of your answers to other peoples questions and it seems like they help a lot of ... A: Most good theatre courses look for a proven continuing interest in acting. They like to see that ... | |
| Not to SAG | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My question, is there a list of the actors not in SAG. If so where can I get a copy of it? A: Unfortunately, there's no way there could be such a list. If I need to know how many adult Americans ... | |
| the advisors | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: congrats on no joe jobs in 30 years! Seems like I should check out the advisors, so I am writing to ... A: I checked your imdb entry -- I must use that discussion feature! Looking at your career and your ... | |
| tattoos and acting | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: i plan on becoming an actor when im older..but next month i might get a small tattoo on my neck... ... A: There's no question that it would reduce your chance of getting a lot of roles. How much difference ... | |
| Hmmm? | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I don't know whether or not to take performance arts classes in college, would I be wasting my time? ... A: First of all, my apologies for the delay: my Internet connection has been down for a week. If you ... | |
| Singing Career | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: my name is Christina and I am a month away from being eighteen and I would love nothing more than to ... A: The only way of being noticed by people who count is to work everywhere you can. Then your track ... | |
| agency | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: hey Peter, I need advice/opinions for signing with agency for commercial department? When i was ... A: Two things: Check the agency out on the provincial licensing webpage: ... | |
| writing a play for hire | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be hired by a production/entertainment company to write a musical--some of the lyrics ... A: I looked around, and found these references to the good idea of tying everything down in a detailed ... | |
| Joining SAG or not | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Well I'm considering to give acting a try. I got no experience yet, and didn't attend any acting ... A: It's difficult to know where to start. You don't say where you are based, nor how old you are, nor ... | |
| making of a movie | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: i've red this great book and ever since i've been to make it into a great movie.i'm pretty confident ... A: Look at films and read criticisms of them, and learn to analyse what made the film good and where it ... | |
| acting for movies or stage | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: To be sucessful can should actors start learning their crafts as early as possible or can I still be ... A: Frankly, your main obstacle isn't 34, it's the 100,000 other actors you're in competition with in ... | |
| how do i become a Actress | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm 12 years old, my name is Hannah, and I know how to sing and im in LOVE with acting so im ... A: First rule in the business is to have friends! All that I said to Hannah still applies. You are ... | |
| I Really want to become an Actress.But how | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm 12 years old, my name is Hannah, and I know how to sing and im in LOVE with acting so im ... A: Unfortunately, film and TV producers don't like hiring young kids. The laws and the union rules cut ... | |
| Acting/Modeling | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female, living in Vancouver, BC. I am 5'11 3/4 inches, and for information ... A: Recently Vancouver has been more attractive than Toronto, because of provincial tax credits and ... | |
| Furthering my career in acting | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I've been in the business off and on for about ten years now, though I've only landed real roles in ... A: A wonderfully clear layout of your situation. Theatre? Certainly, for two reasons: Simply by ... | |
| Acting and modeling for my children | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: My children are exceptionally beautiful and extremely talented; I live in New London CT and I want ... A: Your main problem, I'm afraid, is that you are two and a half hours from NYC on the I95. If you ... | |
| stunt person | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: i am sorry i ask you about becoming stunt person sorry that was stupid queston i ,ll never become a ... A: People do put people down. It makes them feel better. Real experts are in my experience much more ... | |
| stunt person | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: i am sorry i ask you about becoming stunt person sorry that was stupid queston i ,ll never become a ... A: Please, don't beat yourself up! It was not a stupid question. You didn't know, you asked, I told ... | |
| entry stunt performer | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: i was woundering what skills do you need to be stunt artist. i live in ireland so there is no stunt ... A: I am going to guess that you are a teenager, and aim my comments at that. If you're an eighty-year ... | |
| I want to be a famous singer!!!! | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: well i am only 13 and i have wanted to be a famous singer since i eas 7. Um i am pretty good but i ... A: You won't get famous unless you get work. You won't get work until you have experience. The only way ... | |
| Double taxation form for working overseas? | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Hey Peter, hope you can help me....I'm a Canadian model living in London (non-permanent) and I've ... A: There is a paragraph in the Canada/Italy Tax Convention against Double Taxation that shows that you ... | |
| ....> | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: Well basicly i want to do some acting ..i live in southampton its not far from london ..i go to a ... A: Acting is a career choice -- treat it the way you would if you wanted to be a doctor, or a shop ... | |
| I LOVE TO PERFORM | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: My name's Paige Shiels and i absoloulty love to perform!.. I recently went to New York for my ... A: If you want to be a triple threat performer, you have to have some strengths in singing and dancing ... | |
| INDIE FINANCING | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I have been asked to do the legwork for getting financing for an independent film-- can you please ... A: I am suspicious. This might be an absolutely legitimate operation, but you have to play the odds and ... | |
| Acting. | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey Messaline, Hows it going. Alright, well for about my whole life ive wanted to become an actor. ... A: Most North American actors do go to college or university and get an acting qualification. To start ... | |
| i am not sure i can become a good food model | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: i am a chinese girl. but i am living in canada now . i am not sure my feet are beautiful or not as ... A: There are very few models who specialise in feet only. Most parts models are already known to the ... | |
| Performing or TV Presenting Jobs in Ottawa? | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I am British but now live in Ottawa, Canada as a permanent resident. I have a performing arts ... A: I understand that Ottawa is in fact a busy place, but not of course for someone who has been ... | |
| How/Where do i start? (Vancouver, Canada) | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: i dont have any experience and i would like to like to find out how/where to get started. I would ... A: Acting is a career choice, and all the jobs are fought over by people with training or experience, ... | |
| Acting in Iowa City | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: are there any acting schools in Iowa City if so, are they any good? A: Here are three acting schools: http://www.a2zcolleges.com/arts/Drama/ia.html They are not famous, ... | |
| acting | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and I want to study to become an actor.I have only been in school plays so i don't ... A: Congratulations for realising that being an actor needs training! There are good colleges in ... | |
| I wanna get famous | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: What is a talent show or singing competition available for chldren that are like 12 and up? I would ... A: I'm glad that you enjoy singing, and I encourage you to sing as much as you can, in all sorts of ... | |
| Modeling and Acting Young | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: Hey I'm Gia. I'm young, 13 years old without much experience but I really want to get into Modeling ... A: Unfortunately, there is little opportunity for girls your age. Unless you look VERY young, a ... | |
| IPAC | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: People are telling me that the price they are asking for is ridiculous. I already paid half of it. I ... A: It's unlikely that you'll get your money back unless you only just paid it. Talk to your local ... | |
| Performing | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Im 14 years old, starting 9th grade in a week. Ive wanted to be an actress forever. Ive done some ... A: You are going into the worst time to get cast. Young kids are a pain for producers, because of the ... | |
| barbizon and Ipac | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: . cause at first they've said that you'll win a 100,000 scholarship but then when we (my parents and ... A: Google "barbizon scam" and see what other people have said about Barbizon. Many people will warn you ... | |
| Barbizon modelling and Ipac | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: A: The best thing I can do is to suggest you Google "Barbizon scam" and see the conclusions other ... | |
| barbizon and Ipac | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: . cause at first they've said that you'll win a 100,000 scholarship but then when we (my parents and ... A: I'm sorry to say that Barbizon has a very poor reputation. There are perhaps two model conventions ... | |
| Becoming and actress | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: but I do not even know where to start at.It's my dream to become an actress So i hope you will write ... A: I should like to be more helpful, but I don't know how old you are or where you live! There is a big ... | |
| Stage Lighting | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: and was wonder if you could tell us what to do in turning are stage to black and white for the play. A: The only time I've seen this done was at the Shaw Festival in Canada this year, in a design for ... | |
| I want to become an actress! | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: !, My name is Samantha and im 13, I've always wanted to become an actress. I told my mom and she ... A: Your mother wants to persuade you to forget acting because young teenage girls very often get ... | |
| Acting/Singing | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: How do i become a singer that performes and an actress like miley cyrus cause i wanta work for ... A: So you have gone to a manager. Don't rely on him to tell you who he has helped and what percentage ... | |
| Acting/Singing | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: How do i become a singer that performes and an actress like miley cyrus cause i wanta work for ... A: I wasn't talking about stalking and the tabloids, but simply fake agencies and managers who seem to ... | |
| Acting/Singing | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: How do i become a singer that performes and an actress like miley cyrus cause i wanta work for ... A: I shouldn't have said that, but I wanted to be sure you passed on the information about exactly what ... | |
| disney | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I really want to work on the Disney Channel but when ever i look it up it says that you have to be ... A: Google "disney auditions" Most of the answers will be for theme park jobs, but some talk about ... | |
| entertaining on ship cruises | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: Where do i send my demo to apply to work on cruise ships with my lounge band (quartet live piano ... A: Here are a number of sites you may find useful. While some are probably scams, they all seem to have ... | |
| Acting/Singing | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: How do i become a singer that performes and an actress like miley cyrus cause i wanta work for ... A: You are lucky to be surrounded by people much closer to what you are aiming at than I am. Go ahead ... | |
| Acting/Singing | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: How do i become a singer that performes and an actress like miley cyrus cause i wanta work for ... A: Congratulations on all your classes. If you want to be a performer, you need to take that training ... | |
| Acting/Singing | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: How do i become a singer that performes and an actress like miley cyrus cause i wanta work for ... A: You sound young, but I am going to treat you like an adult, because you are trying to get a shortcut ... | |
| Film marketing | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I have made 5 short films, different genre; horror, drama, comedy. and have used video, super 8, and ... A: Marketing a film depends on whereabouts you are, and how old. Different centres have different ... | |
| Too old to start an acting career? | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: When I was seven I wanted to be an actor but my parents, particularly my dad discouraged me simply ... A: You are not too old to become an actor. Depending on where you are living, your financial ... | |
| acting | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been interested in acting since i was very little.Moving around with my family though as a ... A: My apologies for the delay: I was dealing with an urgent problem here and you got a bit buried. But ... | |
| Commercial/Print Modeling | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Georgia, which is only one hour from Atlanta, Georgia. I am interested in commercial/Print ... A: Congratulations on having done your own research, and for not having fallen into the scam agents' ... | |
| acting | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Acting is my passion and I want to make a carrer out of it very soon. Disney channel would be great ... A: Most actors go to college and get a degree in acting before becoming professional. Anything can ... | |
| RE: Help | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Once again, thank-you so much for your helpful feedback and advice. I know that right now what I ... A: Please, please don't think I was characterising you as a needy actress. This is the reality that ... | |
| RE: Help | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I currently reside in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I have taken up alot of drama classes throughout ... A: That's a fuller picture. You sound like an interesting type. What to do? Without training or ... | |
| Help | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My name is Rebecca and I am 20 yrs of age. I am extremely and genuinely passionate about The Art & ... A: I should like to help you, but I know nothing about you except your sex and age. Send me some ... | |
| I need help...? | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: my name is Jessica and i live in Miami, Florida. i have been trying to find auditions for the Disney ... A: You must understand that shows that appear on the Disney Channel are produced by all sorts of ... | |
| Acting | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: How can I become an actress without going to acting school? A: Becoming a successful professional actor ('actress' is not a term most women actors like), always ... | |
| help | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jack Farrel, I'm 19 years old From the US. I have always had an interest in acting and I ... A: First of all, my apologies for the delay. I have been overwhelmed with (non-acting) work these last ... | |
| start an acting career | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: my name is Stephanie I'm 15 years old and I live in Canada. All my life my plan was to go to medical ... A: I'm delighted to hear that you and your mother are talking this over, and that she is supportive. ... | |
| to become a actor for disney channel | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: my name is jasmine and i want to become a actor for Disney channel.And my biggest question is how ... A: I think you are trying to go too fast. The Disney Channel has a lot of great programs on it, but ... | |
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This is the place for Canadian answers! My company runs "The Advisors", a Toronto-based career-power network for performers, producers and entertainment artists of all sorts. I am a performer, and I have not had a joe-job in the last thirty-odd years, so I must be doing something right. I can talk about career moves, self-promotion, self-production, and the business sense that turns your art into a living.
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Canadian Equity, ACTRA, AEA, BAEA
Publications
The Actor's Survival Kit, Tax Kit 2000+, The Agents Book, The Art of Managing Your Career, The Organizer, Equity News, ACTRA newsletters.
Awards and Honors
"Many people in the audience applauded warmly when it was time for him to leave the stage" (Local review of my Bill Walker in "Major Barbara" at the Shaw Festival.
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